“The attempt to end my husband’s life was a horrible, distressing experience,” Donald Trump’s wife said in a 30-second clip posted on her social media accounts.
“Now, the silence around it feels heavy.”
“I can’t help but wonder: Why didn’t law enforcement officials arrest the shooter before the speech?” the 54-year-old continued. “There is definitely more to this story and we need to uncover the truth.”
The video, which was posted ahead of Trump’s first debate with Vice President Kamala Harris later Tuesday, ended with a push to pre-order her forthcoming memoir “Melania.”
It also marks one of the few times the ex-first lady has addressed the attempt on her husband’s life at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa. back on July 13.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Melania issued a lengthy statement thanking law enforcement for protecting the ex-commander-in-chief.
“When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change,” she said at the time.
“I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.”
Melania’s latest remarks come as a slew of agencies continue to probe how the would-be assassin — 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks — was able to evade security and open fire on the 45th president from a rooftop during the crowded campaign rally.